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Joel McEntire
WA House District 19
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Issue areas
Derived from issue-tagged bills they sponsored and stated positions — each links to the underlying record. AI-derived tags
Education 13Government Operations & Budget 11Economy & Taxes 8Criminal Justice & Policing 5Civil Rights & Liberties 4Environment & Energy 4Healthcare 4Labor & Employment 4Defense & Military 3Social Services & Welfare 3Agriculture 2Elections & Voting 2Gun Policy 2Housing 2Transportation & Infrastructure 2Veterans Affairs 1
Offices & terms
| Office | Party | From | To | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WA House District 19 current
Washington |
Republican | Jan 11, 2021 | — | openstates/people CC0-1.0 |
Roll-call votes (1,201 recorded)
| Vote | Position | Date | Result | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 1385 — Concerning fingerprint background check on applicants. | Yea | Mar 5, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1260 — Concerning administrative costs associated with the document recording fee. | Yea | Mar 5, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1757 — Modifying regulations for existing buildings used for residential purposes. | Yea | Mar 5, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1079 — Supporting remote testing options for students enrolled in online school programs. | Yea | Mar 5, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1556 — Expanding tuition waivers for high school completers at community and technical colleges. | Yea | Mar 5, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1784 — Concerning certified medical assistants. | Yea | Mar 5, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1154 — Ensuring environmental and public health protection from solid waste handling facility operations. | Nay | Mar 5, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1494 — Concerning the property tax exemptions for new and rehabilitated multiple-unit dwellings in urban centers. | Nay | Mar 5, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1162 — Concerning workplace violence in health care settings. | Yea | Mar 5, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1174 — Concerning court interpreters. | Nay | Mar 5, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1285 — Making financial education instruction a graduation requirement in public schools. | Yea | Mar 5, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1524 — Concerning workplace standards and requirements applicable to employers of isolated employees. | Yea | Mar 5, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1064 — Eliminating the expiration of the interagency, multijurisdictional system improvement team. | Yea | Mar 5, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1382 — Modernizing the all payers claim database. | Nay | Mar 5, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1167 — Directing the statewide career and technical education task force to consider educational opportunities for careers in maritime professions. | Yea | Mar 5, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1359 — Reviewing laws related to criminal insanity and competency to stand trial. | Nay | Mar 5, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1102 — Increasing support and services for veterans. | Yea | Mar 5, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1418 — Adding two voting members that are transit users to the governing body of public transportation benefit areas. | Nay | Mar 5, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1633 — Concerning prime contractor bidding submission requirements on public works contracts. | Yea | Mar 5, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1294 — Extending the pesticide application safety committee. | Yea | Mar 5, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1483 — Supporting the servicing and right to repair of certain products with digital electronics in a secure and reliable manner. | Yea | Mar 4, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1824 — Concerning inspections for accredited birthing centers. | Yea | Mar 4, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1353 — Establishing a self-certification program for accessory dwelling unit project permit applications. | Yea | Mar 4, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1899 — Concerning the homelessness point-in-time count. | Yea | Mar 4, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HJM 4002 — Designating the bridge that carries Interstate 90 over the Columbia river near Vantage, Washington as the "Medal of Honor Bridge." | Yea | Mar 4, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
Sponsored legislation (6 as lead sponsor)
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HR 4641
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Honoring Julia Butler Hansen.
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HB 1393
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Providing public school students with opportunities for cultural expression at commencement ceremonies.
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HB 1309
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Addressing the impacts of burrowing shrimp on bottom culture shellfish farming through integrated pest management research.
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HB 1231
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Supporting the exploration and implementation of later starting times for public schools.
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HB 1538
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Providing capital financial assistance to small school districts with demonstrated funding challenges.
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HB 2214
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Allowing self-insurers to accept certain industrial insurance claims